Spinal disks are rubbery pads between the vertebrae, the specialized bones that make up the spinal column. Doctors call them intervertebral disks. Each disk is a flat, circular capsule about an inch in diameter and one-quarter inch thick.
Horehound candy is a dark brown hard candy with a distinctly bittersweet taste. It is commonly sold in 5 inch (12.7 cm) long sticks or lozenges, which are often sugar coated. This candy can often be found in old fashioned candy shops, living history museums, and other specialty shops.
A Roux (pronounced roo) is browned in a mixture of white wheat flour and a cooking fat (oil or animal fat) that is used to thicken sauces, stews, and gravies.Roux serves as the base for most gumbo recipes where a rich, deep, hearty flavor, and texture is desired. Roux (pronounced roo) is browned in a mixture of white wheat flour and a cooking fat (oil or animal fat) that is used to thicken sauces, stews, and gravies.